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Name: Adana
Address: 1449 E Pine St, Seattle, WA, United States, 98122
Telephone: (206) 294-5230
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Adana

4.5

209 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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Chef Shota Nakajima transports Japanese comfort food with a fine dining point of view to Adana, merging his Japanese heritage and rigorous culinary training. Join us in our dining room for a rotating 3, 5, and 7-course menu, a la carte bites in the bar, along with a robust collection of Japanese whisky, sake, and Japanese-inspired cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(206) 294-5230
Website
http://www.adanaseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shota Nakajima
Catering
Please inquire at: info@adanaseattle.com
Private party facilities
Semi-private room with two Chef's tables that may accommodate up to twelve guests. Buy out(s) of our facility is an available option as well.
Private party contact
Shota Nakajima: (425) 301-0214

Location
1449 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Cross street
15th Avenue
Parking details
Plenty of street parking available, private surface lots and garages available nearby as well for a fee.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shigoku Oyster$2.00
ponzu gelée; Option of sauce or salt
Sukiyaki Salad$12.00
blanched pork, seasonal greens, sesame dressing
Shishito Peppers$8.00
sautéed in leek lard, tossed in kombu salt, side of ponzu aioli
Braised Oxtail Bites$14.00
braised for 8 hours, then fried with potato starch
Mabushi Bowl$12.00
crispy soy chicken on top of rice with a bed of thinly sliced egg
Katsu Sando$12.00
fried pork, coleslaw, Japanese bread
Yakisoba$13.00
sautéed vegetables, pork, Japanese noodles
Niku Jyaga$15.00
braised wagyu beef with seasonal vegetables in a hearty dashi broth

Cocktails

The bar at Adana offers a full spectrum of spirits, but with a focus on Japanese whisky, single malts, 15-20 selections of sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails

Toki Highball$8.00
Suntory Whisky Toki, Perrier, Grapefruit Twist
Wagyu Old Fashioned$10.00
Wagyu Infused Evan Williams Bourbon, House-Made Pecan Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters
Toki-Mon!$9.00
Suntory Whisky Toki, Lemon, Ginger & Clove Syrup, Egg White
Adana 75$10.00
Gin, Yuzu, Ginger Syrup, Sparkling Wine
Fuyu (Winter)$12.00
Calvados, Ramazzotti, Pimento Dram, Angostura
Nip of Nippon$9.00
Meletti Amaro, Amontillado Sherry, Laphroaig Select, Broth

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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209 Reviews

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DarleneO
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I don't have food allergies or am not picky so I really like the prix fixe meals. I'm definitely going to try the omakase next time.
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AlexisG
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, best meal we have had in a long time. Thanks for making my boyfriend's birthday really special.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Shota really knows his stuff. Servers are all well versed in not only the food selections, but also the wine and liquor options.
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ChristopherR
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the 7-course chef's tasting, which is off menu and different every day. Overall the six meal courses were spectacular, though the dessert (seventh course) was good, not great.
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Dave
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A visit to Adana is a must. We visit Seattle several times a year and Adana is on our list of restaurants to visit every time. Food and service is outstanding.
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MADAME
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the 5 course tasting menu and it was amazing! Definitely a special place to have a nice dinner. They also had a nice bar area and happy hour menu, I can't wait to try those too!
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greatttt
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner we have had in a LONG TIME! 7 courses were perfection. Service was also outstanding, would recommend this to everyone!
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JayD
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun place to eat. We had the seven course "chef's choice" meal. Big expense for us but we knew it'd be fun when the waiter explained it to us. We really enjoyed the casual atmosphere while the food was on point. There aren't many places we find where all the pieces come together so well.
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AddiB
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional!!! Looking forward to going again soon
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Bicoastalfoodie
Seattle
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The multiple level tasting menu scheme is novel and works well. The Japanese themed cocktail list was well done and well executed. We had the 7 course chef's tasting. The food was beautifully presented and portioned well. The beverage paring (sakes and wines) worked really well. It truly is Japanese comfort food. It won't surprise you but is lovely and well executed at a nice price point.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food great staff nice atmosphere
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HappyGooner
Seattle
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very special restaurant. We selected the seven course option with wine pairings. All of the courses were amazing, and the wine pairings, especially the Sake, were good selections. The service was outstanding, the ambiance soothing and comfortable but with a touch of elegance. Highly recommend this.
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thotsup
Portland
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We chose the Chef selection option and enjoyed every dish. My friend had seen the Chef on "next iron chef" competition on Food Network. Asian food is not her favorite cuisine but she was intrigued by the flavors he put together. We enjoyed every course but my favorite was the octopus salad. Each dish was artistically presented. Will definitely return when next in Seattle.
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CorinneL
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an amazing restaurant. I keep going back and being impressed (and delighted by the quality and creativity of the food, the elegance and beauty of the presentation and the topnotch service. One of my very favorite restaurants, I can't recommend it enough.
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SeattleFoodScene
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food - we tried the chef's tasting - 7 course - menu and was absolutely blown away by the different foods pairings and variety of foods throughout the experience. Their's a reason this chef is on his way to stardom in the Seattle culinary scene.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our first time dining here. Food was delicious, service was good but not very personable. We got the beverage pairing, which was good but was never explained to us... just told it was a ‘Chardonnay.’ Our table was between 2 other couples; my husband and I had a hard time hearing each other the whole time. Overall good experience. We will return but try the bar next time!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food which paired great with the sake!
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erezk
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While in the past, when I had the smaller course dinner I would rate Adana much higher, the seven course dinner with the wine pairing was not as good. While some courses were great, Not all the dishes were as good.
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GaryR
Central Coast
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
For a Japanese restaurant aspiring to be at the upper tier in Seattle, the food was adequate but not exceptional. The sashimi course of scallop was quite minimal and did not particular feature the flavors of the scallop. The music choice is completely out of synch with what I expect in a fine Japanese restaurant or even Japanese pub. The wait staff was great, food came in a timely manner, although a refill of our sake carafe took far too long.
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AlexB
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Adana is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary. The food was amazing, the service is great and the ambiance is perfectly romantic. Easy to see and hear your partner without the room being overlit or without background music. We had a perfect time. Definitely splurge on the 7-course tasting menu! It was DIVINE.
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willnotbeback
Los Angeles
47 reviews
vip
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was excited to try the tasting menu. Food was unfortunately very “one note”. Begging for some salt and spice. Mushroom Katsu was my favorite. Uni rissoto was my least favorite. Very expensive for what it was. And calling that dessert flan was an affront to my family. I won’t be back
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TravelRoadWarrior
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience all around. The since of entry and ambiance are amazing, along with a show kitchen. Our server was attentive to all our needs but forgot her name....sorry! We ordered the octopus and also Lima bean appetizers both were delicious. We were skeptical on the Lima bean but we both fought over it. The cod entree was creative and presented well. We brought our own special bottle of wine and $20 corkage. This is a must visit restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the seven course tasting menu and it was AMAZING! Super tasty, fresh and creative. Super friendly and attentive staff. Chef/owner brought our dessert, very kind and down to earth. Overall 5* experience, definitely coming back!
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LinhV
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice ambiance, value meal prix fix , excellent and pleasant services, good food quality, well handlings on food prep. Will come back.
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LoveGoodFood
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the 7 course tasting menu. Was great and had nice variety and plenty of surprises. Sake recommended by the server was dry, clean, fit the meal perfectly. Will come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and environment for a decent price. Ordered the November 3 course meal. The pork belly and salmon were one of the best I’ve had in Seattle! Sad that I couldn’t try the smoked cedar gelato. Definitely will come again!
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etank
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable, interesting food. Wine was good for the money. You can get better food in Seattle, but only at much higher prices. This is a good night out.
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Rab98077
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried the 7 course menu and it was full of tasty surprises. Very nice way to see creative and flavorful dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Chef Shota never disappoints. Scrumptious 3 course plus miso.
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GailK
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Shota foraged for some ingredients - he went the extra mile!
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tour2eat
Los Angeles
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A mile up Pike into Capitol Hill from my hotel ... a bohemian contender neighborhood for my old hometown Greenwich Village ... or Brooklyn’s current chic hipster iteration ... superior to present day SF (blasphemy!) ... to dine at this modern Asian with an utterly original & delicious pivot on each of it’s 3 courses ... for me ::: kabocha squash 3 ways (one with mustard), salmon finished in aged vinegar with beets ... and baked black cod atop yam purée. I had intended upon presenting images of all, but I was tripping from the first course, so only the kabocha appears. 5*****
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CathleenC
Seattle
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal at Adana was fabulous!! So glad I saw the wee note in Bon Appetit about their Tonkatsu! We didn't have that (yet!) but the 3 course dinner was delicious, every bite! The creme brulee was the best I've had across Seattle! The service was fantastic as well! We'll be back just to try the lounge menu soon!
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JimY
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very, very good. Chawanmushi super smooth and good. The broth with the beef tongue was just outstanding along with the miso carrots. The shiso desert was just superb
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Slim
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique fine dining experience in a Japanese restaurant. Each dish was so full of flavors
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CandaceC
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great flavors and combinations. Presentation esthetically pleasing, definitely desirous for more,
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KSks
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks, food, and atmosphere are marvelous here! You can tell a lot of thought and passion go into every aspect of service. The food is delicious and unique!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Our bartender (Cameron) took amazing care of us and the food from the snacks to the final course were on point. Cocktails were amazing as well. Compliments to Paulo for the excellent cuisine. Will be back every time we visit Seattle.
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Frenchy
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
7 course tasting menu was excellent, made with quality ingredients, creativity and flavor that you would love to replicate at home, but after knowing some of the steps and time it takes, you are better off just going back! Staff is friendly, personable and knowledgeable about the food. The pork belly served with glazed carrots was genius!
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jafb
Seattle
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Chef Nakajima’s carefully conceived and beautifully executed plates. 3/5/7 course menus or ala carte. Since we are small eaters, usually opt for the 3 course menu. Octopus tender but not over-cooked, fried chicken w/soy marinade has depth of flavor. Tempura anything spoils you for that dish anywhere else: No greasy or limp veggies, no! Salmon and black cod delectable. Portions are small by American standards. Each dish arrives on lovely and different ceramics or boards, which typical in a Japanese restaurant. Good whiskey and sake list, although it has steep price curve. Be prepared. Service was unobtrusive and spot on... There is a feel-good vibe with moderate noise level. Chef owner oversees all the wonder. They also cater.
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AustinB
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, nice wine & sake list as well but the food took forever to come out - we were there 2.5 hours and it wasn’t that busy. I don’t think I would go back again....
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1449 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional information

Cross street
15th Avenue
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill / First Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of street parking available, private surface lots and garages available nearby as well for a fee.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shota Nakajima
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.adanaseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 294-5230
Catering
Please inquire at: info@adanaseattle.com
Private party facilities
Semi-private room with two Chef's tables that may accommodate up to twelve guests. Buy out(s) of our facility is an available option as well.
Private party contact
Shota Nakajima: (425) 301-0214

Adana

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Menu

Dining Room Menu

First Course

Kabocha Squash

Cauliflower

Tofu

Second Course

Salmon

Octopus

Napa Cabbage

Third Course

Chicken

Mackerel

Beef

Lounge Menu

Main

Shigoku Oyster$2.00

Sukiyaki Salad$12.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

Braised Oxtail Bites$14.00

Mabushi Bowl$12.00

Katsu Sando$12.00

Yakisoba$13.00

Niku Jyaga$15.00

Cocktails

Toki Highball$8.00

Wagyu Old Fashioned$10.00

Toki-Mon!$9.00

Adana 75$10.00

Fuyu (Winter)$12.00

Nip of Nippon$9.00

What 209 people are saying

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